Metal, Hardcore, Indie, Rock
The Tuska Festival, taking place at Suvilahti in Helsinki on June 26–28, 2026, has announced a new batch of artists for next summer. The additions further strengthen the already diverse lineup. As a result, the festival continues to expand across several heavy music genres.
New names range from industrial metal to hardcore punk. Moreover, both international heavyweights and rising underground acts are included this time.
Friday, headlined by Megadeth, has received several high-impact additions. First and foremost, Swedish industrial metal veteran Pain joins the bill. In addition, Danish hard rock legends D-A-D have been confirmed.
Meanwhile, Arizona-based stadium-level death metal force Gatecreeper adds extreme heaviness to the day. Finally, the American reggaecore collective aurorawave brings a completely different flavor to the lineup.
Saturday is led by Bad Omens, and it now grows with several diverse new acts. To begin with, Finnish power rock trio HOKKA joins the day. Shortly after, American theatrical emo-rock outfit The Funeral Portrait was added.
Furthermore, Finland’s own atmospheric doom metal flagship Swallow The Sun enters the bill. Alongside them, melodic death metal act Survivors Zero strengthens the extreme side. Additionally, the electric bowed lyre-driven folk project Kallomäki brings a unique sonic element to the day.
The final day of the festival is crowned by Bring Me The Horizon. This time, several distinctive new names were revealed. First, Finnish alternative rock and metal pioneer Sara joins the lineup.
Additionally, Finnish–Karelian mythology-inspired Nordic folk duo Kajos was confirmed. Moreover, hardcore punk outfit Rukous adds raw energy to Sunday. Finally, Necrotic Ooze dives deep into low-tuned old-school death metal in the spirit of the early ’90s.
Friday 26.6.2026
Megadeth
Pain
D-A-D
Blood Incantation
Lost Society
Gatecreeper
Bloodred Hourglass
Ensiferum
aurorawave
Slope
Kneel Before The Death
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Saturday 27.6.2026
Bad Omens
Trivium
P.O.D.
Kublai Khan TX
Paleface Swiss
Rivers of Nihil
HOKKA
Swallow The Sun
The Funeral Portrait
Majestica
Dogma
Melrose Avenue
The Callous Daoboys
Survivors Zero
Kallomäki
Sunday 28.6.2026
Bring Me The Horizon
Stam1na
The Plot In You
Queensrÿche
Malevolence
Soilwork
The Browning
Sara
Return To Dust
Neckbreakkker
Allt
Atlas
Kajos
Rukous
Necrotic Ooze
The remaining Tuska 2026 artists and the full performance schedule will be announced at a later date. Naturally, rights to changes are reserved.
In addition, fans should follow Tuska’s Advent Calendar on the festival’s social media channels. There, tickets to TuskaLive shows and prize bundles from festival partners can be won.
Tickets on sale now, prices rise in January
All Tuska 2026 ticket categories are now available via the official outlets Tiketti and Lippu.fi.
Day tickets from 149.00 €
2-day tickets from 219.00 €
3-day tickets from 239.00 €
VIP day tickets from 239.00 €
VIP 3-day tickets from 379.00 €
However, all ticket category prices will increase on January 1, 2026. Therefore, now is the final chance to secure tickets at the current price level. The age limit for Tuska is 18+.
